Marshall County officials have downgraded the county's travel status from a Travel Watch to a Travel Advisory as conditions improve following Winter Storm Fern, the Marshall County Emergency Management Agency announced Wednesday.
The change went into effect immediately after highway crews made significant progress clearing snow drifts that had made many back roads impassable earlier this week.
County officials upgraded the initial Travel Advisory to a Travel Watch on Sunday as conditions rapidly deteriorated. Wind gusts exceeding 30 mph created dangerous drifting snow on secondary roads throughout Tuesday, prompting the higher-level restriction.
"Winds have died down and the Marshall County Highway Department has made significant progress in pushing back the drifts that formed Tuesday," said Jack Garner, Marshall County EMA Director.
However, officials warn that hazardous conditions persist. Extremely cold temperatures are preventing snow and ice from melting, leaving many roads slick and treacherous despite being passable.
A Travel Advisory, designated by yellow on statewide travel status maps, is the lowest level of local travel restriction. Under an advisory, routine travel or activities may be restricted in certain areas due to hazardous situations, and residents are urged to use caution or avoid affected areas when possible.
Garner thanked county plow drivers and first responders "who have worked hard to ensure the public's safety during this event."
Officials said they will continue monitoring conditions and will announce when the county returns to normal travel status. Residents are encouraged to follow local media and the Marshall County EMA for updates.
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